Senior Program Manager – Electrical & Power Systems

Senior Program Manager – Electrical Systems Delivery Location: Marietta, OH (Onsite) Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire Compensation: Starts at $120,000/year (higher based on experience) Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead the execution of large, technically complex programs involving engineered electrical and power distribution systems. This role is responsible for managing projects from post-award transition through manufacturing, testing, shipment, and final customer acceptance. Based at a manufacturing facility, this position partners closely with engineering, production, quality, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure successful and timely project delivery. Why Consider This Opportunity This role offers the chance to lead high-visibility, technically advanced programs within a manufacturing environment. You’ll work across engineering and operations teams to deliver complete electrical system solutions from contract award through final customer acceptance. country: US all locations: [Marietta, OH] commitment: Direct Hire department: location: Marietta, OH team: Qualdoc Staffing Core Responsibilities: Program Execution Manage assigned programs from contract handoff through final delivery and acceptance Oversee scope, schedules, and coordination across multiple teams Lead internal kickoff meetings and establish project alignment Develop and maintain timelines, milestones, and deliverables Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies Contract & Scope Management Review contracts, purchase orders, and technical requirements for accuracy and completeness Support scope clarification and manage change orders throughout the project lifecycle Ensure alignment between contractual requirements, engineering outputs, and production deliverables Assist with billing milestones, documentation, and acceptance criteria Cross-Functional Coordination Act as the primary point of coordination across engineering, manufacturing, quality, logistics, and commercial teams Maintain visibility across all project phases Ensure configuration changes are properly tracked and communicated Escalate issues when necessary while maintaining forward progress Stakeholder Communication Lead regular project updates with customers and external partners Communicate schedules, production status, testing progress, and delivery timelines Manage expectations and maintain strong client relationships Represent projects in key reviews and discussions Required Qualifications: 7+ years of experience in program or project management within manufacturing, electrical systems, or infrastructure-related industries Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase, cross-functional projects Strong understanding of manufacturing-driven project execution Experience working with customers, contractors, or EPC organizations Ability to interpret contracts, schedules, and technical documentation Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Comfortable working onsite in a plant environment  Preferred Qualifications: Experience with modular or integrated electrical systems Exposure to data center, mission-critical, or infrastructure-related projects Familiarity with ERP systems or project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet or similar) Knowledge of Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and large equipment logistics